The Spirit & Place Festival has released application guidelines for its annual festival of events. The festival theme is NATURE and events should occur from Nov. 6 – 16, 2025. The online application portal will open later this spring with applications due by May 23.
Spirit & Place’s mission is to catalyze civic engagement through the arts, humanities, and religion. Its signature offering, Spirit & Place Festival, is a unique multi-day festival of events in which the community — artists, musicians, poets, scholars, congregations, etc. — design and host the events. Successful applicants will propose an event idea (exhibits, performances, workshops, etc.) that tackles the NATURE theme; uses the arts, humanities, and/or religion to explore the theme; and involves at least one community partner. All events should strive to build and strengthen a sense of community. If selected for the festival, event creators receive a $200 stipend plus event support including coaching and promotional help. Visit spiritandplace.org to learn more.